Advances in Hydrogel Adhesives for Gastrointestinal Wound Closure and Repair

Millions of individuals undergo gastrointestinal (GI) tract surgeries each year with common postoperative complications including bleeding, perforation, anastomotic leakage, and infection. Today, techniques such as suturing and stapling seal internal wounds, and electrocoagulation stops bleeding. Th...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Xingyu Hu, Mark W. Grinstaff
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Gels
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2310-2861/9/4/282